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Wed
13
Mar

Hannah Gamble Gramm Appointed to DeSoto Board of Election Supervisors

Hannah Gamble Gramm Appointed to DeSoto Board of Election Supervisors

Governor Jeff Landry recently announced new appointments to serve on the Louisiana Lottery Corporation, the Ernest N. Morial – New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), the Parish Boards of Election Supervisors, and the State Board of Commerce and Industry. Hannah Gamble Gramm of DeSoto Parish was appointed to the Board of Election Supervisors.

Wed
13
Mar

DPSB Congratulates North DeSoto Wrestling Team

DPSB Congratulates North DeSoto Wrestling Team

Congratulations to the North DeSoto High School Griffins wrestling team for their incredible achievement as LHSAA Division II State Champions! The DeSoto Parish School Board is proud to see their hard work and dedication. They were formally recognized at the monthly school board meeting. Go Griffins

Wed
13
Mar

State Fire Marshal Continues Urging Smoke Alarms After Two Fatal Fires in One Day

State Fire Marshal Continues Urging Smoke Alarms After Two Fatal Fires in One Day

State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J. Adams is continuing to push for all Louisiana homes to have working smoke alarms following two more lives lost this year in home fires where there were no working smoke alarms.

Just after 4 a.m. on Friday, March 1, the DeSoto Fire District #2 responded to a call for a house fire located in the 200 block of Littleton Road in Keachi. Unfortunately, firefighters located a deceased female victim in a bedroom.

Official identification and cause of death are pending with the parish Coroner’s Office, however, the victim is believed to be the 67-year-old female homeowner.

While the extent of the damage has deputies still working to determine the cause of this fire, it was confirmed that the home did not have working smoke alarms.

Wed
13
Mar

DPSO Recognizes Hunters’ Education Students

DPSO Recognizes Hunters’ Education Students

Hunters Education is coming to a close at this moment as students are currently testing. Over 60 students, many of which are gearing up for 4-H Shooting Sports, gathered at the DeSoto Sheriff Training Center to complete a three-day hunter certification. Moments ago after all students participated in a skeet shoot, two Top Shooters were announced and rewarded with a nice trophy to take home. Those winners were: 1st Place – Colton McPhearson

2nd Place – Trace Cox Congrats to all of our students, many conquering their own fears in shooting a shotgun! We look forward to another course to be offered later in the year! (to be announced). There are several others we want to thank for sponsoring, speaking, and assisting in this course, and we will certainly do that in another post next week.

Wed
13
Mar

Shreveport OMV Moving To New Location at Financial Plaza

Shreveport OMV Moving To New Location at Financial Plaza

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) is relocating its existing Shreveport field office on Normandie Drive to a new location on Financial Plaza, near I-20 and Pines Road. The new location at 6005 Financial Plaza will open for business at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024. A grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting will follow at 10 a.m.

The new Shreveport OMV office is located less than one mile west of the I-20/I-220 split. The entrance on Rasberry Lane is across from the Westwood Village apartment complex. The design of the new field office will allow OMV field office staff to operate more efficiently and provide customers with a more convenient experience.

Wed
13
Mar

BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 513 over Ten Mile Bayou, DeSoto Parish

BRIDGE CLOSURE: LA 513 over Ten Mile Bayou, DeSoto Parish

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, March 11, 2024, the LA 513 bridge over Ten Mile Bayou in DeSoto Parish will be closed for necessary repairs.

This closure is scheduled to be in place for approximately 7 days.

This bridge is located approximately 1.3 miles south of the intersection with LA 346, north of the community of Pelican (see included map).

Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. ALL vehicles will need to detour.

Alternate Route: LA 346 and LA 175 This work will be performed weather permitting.

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Thu
07
Mar

Joaquin High School Announces Varsity Cheerleaders for 2024-25

Joaquin High School Announces Varsity Cheerleaders for 2024-25

Congrats to the Joaquin Varsity Cheerleaders for the 2024-2025 school year. The squad consists of: Front row (left to right): MaeLeigh Cummings, Hailee Fruge, Dixie Baker, Emma Barton-Co Captain, Kaitleigh Avery- Co Captain, Mariya Wilson-Co Captain, Halle Bonner, Haleigh Lynch, and Paloma Salvador. Second row (left to right): Abi Briggs, Kyndle Carrington, Julia Lister, Jaylee Cater, Keaton Hughes, Ellie Anglin, Rilee Chambliss, and Anna Lewis-Mascot. Top row (left to right): Addison Raybon, Emma Lewis, Landry Balkcom, Brystal Cummings, Maci Mustard, SeVana Stotts.

Thu
07
Mar

North DeSoto High School Selected for Fostering Educator Excellence and Successful Instructional Practices

North DeSoto High School Selected for Fostering Educator Excellence and Successful Instructional Practices

The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) announced today that North DeSoto High School in DeSoto Parish Schools, Louisiana, is the recipient of the 2024 NIET Founder’s Award and its $50,000 grand prize. NIET Founder and Chairman Lowell Milken, joined by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Joshua Barnett, surprised the school during the 2024 NIET National Conference in Dallas, Texas.

Thu
07
Mar

Joaquin Jr. High Cheerleaders Announced for 2024-25

Joaquin Jr. High Cheerleaders Announced for 2024-25

Congrats to the Joaquin Jr. High Cheerleaders for the 2024-2025 school year. This year’s squad consists of: Bottom row (left to right): Zoe Sledge, Brynn Wright, Kyler Thomas-Co Captain, Bella Bowden-Mascot, Kynsleigh Mc-Millon- Co Captain, Janelle Gatlin, and Maddie Wood. Top row (left to right): Lola Bowden, Addi Cummings, Wisdom Carter.

Thu
29
Feb

DeSoto Chamber Celebrates the Opening of Jackie’s Pack Dog Grooming

DeSoto Chamber Celebrates the Opening of Jackie’s Pack Dog Grooming
DeSoto Chamber Celebrates the Opening of Jackie’s Pack Dog Grooming
DeSoto Chamber Celebrates the Opening of Jackie’s Pack Dog Grooming
DeSoto Chamber Celebrates the Opening of Jackie’s Pack Dog Grooming
DeSoto Chamber Celebrates the Opening of Jackie’s Pack Dog Grooming
DeSoto Chamber Celebrates the Opening of Jackie’s Pack Dog Grooming
DeSoto Chamber Celebrates the Opening of Jackie’s Pack Dog Grooming

Recently the DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Grand Opening of Jackie’s Pack Dog Grooming, owned by Jackie Albright. The new facility is located on King’s Highway in Mansfield.

Albright is a graduate of Texas All Breed Grooming School.

She is a true lover of animals and enjoys making them look their best. Her motto is, “Jackie’s Pack always gives them love and kisses while making them shine.”

You can find Jackie’s Pack on Facebook, call them at 318-871-6553 or contact them at albrighthjackie72@ gmail. com. Call and make an appointment for your fur baby today!

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